The Handbell Works of Matt Johnson

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Matt Johnson discovered Handbells when as a 12-year old, he joined the Youth Handbell choir at his church. While piano remained his primary instrument of study, he continued ringing bells throughout high school and college. Eventually employed as the Director of Music within the church world, Matt led many handbell choirs during his 30+ year career and often composed and arranged for the groups he directed.

In addition to writing, arranging, engraving the scores and recording the music, Matt created the cover art for each sound recording. His visually playful sense of humor is abundantly evident and includes: • Chopsticks used to eat noodles from a handbell for “Chopstix;” • A “knight” chess piece is featured for “Night in a Manger;” • A carton of eggs proclaims, “We Gather Together;” • In a roomful of NOEL robots, only the first NOEL wears a distinguishing hat.

Chronological listing of works, single release information and "A Baker's Dozen: The Handbell Works of Matt Johnson" compilation album details are linked below.

Scores available from these retailers in addition to the links below.

Chopstix

Matt's encore or novelty handbell choir arrangement of Euphemia Allen’s 1877 waltz tune "Chopsticks" utilizes many techniques unique to handbells. The work was created during Matt’s 30+ year career as Director of Music within the church world. He often composed or arranged for the handbell choirs he directed.

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New Life

The joyous birth of a child—expressed with handbells. The work was created during Matt’s 30+ year career as Director of Music within the church world. He often composed or arranged for the handbell choirs he directed.

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Every Time I Feel the Spirit

A fun and unexpected handbell choir arrangement which “grooves” in a slow, swing-styled adaptation of the well-known spiritual. The work was created during Matt’s 30+ year career as Director of Music within the church world. He often composed or arranged for the handbell choirs he directed.

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Christmas Carol Medley

An unassuming medley of carols arranged for handbells. A quote from the tune “O Tannenbaum” opens and closes the work. Carols are presented simply, while featuring a few harmonic variations. The work was created during Matt’s 30+ year career as Director of Music within the church world. He often composed or arranged for the handbell choirs he directed.

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Silent Night

This soothing piano arrangement of Silent Night swirls with Matt’s jazzy reharmonizations. Light instrumental assistance frames the imaginative melodic renderings and fluid piano accompaniment. The work was created during Matt’s 30+ year career as Director of Music within the church world. He often composed or arranged for the handbell choirs he directed.

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We Gather Together

A tender expression of thanksgiving—arranged for beginning handbell choirs. A repetitive harmonic motif winds its way throughout the arrangement. The melody is presented by both the lower and upper bells, with some reharmonization later in the piece. The work was created during Matt’s 30+ year career as Director of Music within the church world. He often composed or arranged for the handbell choirs he directed.

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Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Slow 5/4 reframing of the traditional Thanksgiving tune—arranged for handbell choirs. The work was created during Matt’s 30+ year career as Director of Music within the church world. He often composed or arranged for the handbell choirs he directed.

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Surprise Postlude

This conceptual musical work uses 16 "hidden" handbells from a 3-octave set to surprise listeners. Most effective at events when handbells are unexpected. • The concept emerged while driving to church without a definite postlude planned to conclude the service. No handbells were slated to perform that particular Sunday, so no one was expecting to see or hear bells…which made for a delightful surprise. • Implementation: It is suggested that ringers be “planted” throughout the congregation/crowd, making sure to hide the bells. At the end of the service/event—and seemingly spontaneously—one ringer stands and begins slowly pulsing the low C bell. Every two measures, another ringer is “inspired” to add their bell to the growing quartal chord tension. The low C’s rhythmic change signals a more pleasing “resolution” chord at the end. • Eight or more ringers may participate. No director is needed to conduct (no visual spoiler). The rhythms and/or pitches may be changed as needed for each performance. This work was created during Matt’s 30+ year career as Director of Music within the church world. He often composed or arranged for the handbell choirs he directed.

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Night in a Manger

This handbell arrangement overlaps two traditional carols—Silent Night and Away in a Manger…thus, the title. The work was created during Matt’s 30+ year career as Director of Music within the church world. He often composed or arranged for the handbell choirs he directed.